Komisarek, 31, is expected to clear waivers because he has another season left on a contract that is paying him an average of $4.5 million a season.

Signed by then-general manager Brian Burke in 2009 to be a key part of the team's rebuilding, Komisarek hasn't been the impact player the organization hoped he would be. Injuries have played a role in his struggles.

This season, Komisarek has been used in only four games and hasn't played since Feb. 2.

"If he plays well, he could go back and play with Toronto," Keator said. "That's still an option."

Komisarek also is a candidate to have his contract bought out this summer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent.

"The team is being very good to him," Keator said. "He needs to play so he can build his game back up."